From ancient texts, illustrations and artefacts, it is known that the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, as well as Eastern civilisations all used aromatherapy (although it is only in the 20^th Century that the term 'Aromatherapy' was brought into use by French chemist and scholar Dr. R M Gattefosse.)

Aromatherapy follows the principle of using a carefully selected blend of essential oils, to help alleviate or prevent various conditions.

Aromatherapists do not diagnose illness, nor do they treat specific diseases, but when practised with sound medical advice from your Doctor, aromatherapy can facilitate healing.

Aromatherapy Massage is slow, deep and relaxing, and includes certain pressure point and lymph drainage movements. The massage medium used is made up of a vegetable carrier oil(s) and appropriate essential oils. In this way the oils can be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. Thus, allowing the beneficial effects of the essential oils to work on the body and mind.

An Aromatherapy treatment can do the following:

• Reduce stress and induce deep relaxation.
• Improve circulation.
• Cleanse your body of toxins and impurities.
• Balance your whole system.
• Increase your energy levels and make you less sluggish.
• Work as a preventative health care treatment.
• Induce a general feeling of wellbeing.
• Improve skin tone and texture.